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Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication. This role sits within the Enterprise Item domain as the Item Syndication Lead, owning the enterprise item syndication platform end-to-end. You will be responsible for orchestrating high-volume product, pricing, availability, and content data into a unified, real-time product view that acts as the backbone for all product-facing applications—directly driving product discovery, availability, and revenue. You will help modernize our technology landscape through API-first, cloud-native (MACH) architecture, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and scalability across systems. This position is remote This role is an Individual Contributor A day in the life as a Lead Software Engineer, Item Syndication... Provide technical leadership and define scalable architecture aligned with enterprise and product goals Design, develop, and deploy APIs and microservices using .NET/C#, Golang, Node.js, and REST/gRPC Partner with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions Champion API-first practices, including OpenAPI/Swagger, versioning, security (OAuth 2.0/JWT), and observability Build event-driven systems using Kafka or similar technologies for real-time data processing and syndication Enforce best practices in coding, testing (TDD/BDD), and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability Own service performance, monitoring, and continuous improvement Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance Break down complex initiatives, provide estimates, and define KPIs for delivery and system health Drive Agile practices and contribute to continuous improvement What you'll bring to the table... Strong expertise in API design, microservices, and cloud-native architectures Deep understanding of REST/gRPC, API security, scalability, and observability Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code Knowledge of relational/NoSQL databases, caching, and distributed systems Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic leadership We'd love to hear from you if you have... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role Strong experience building scalable APIs and microservices in production environments Proficiency in C#/.NET, Golang, Node.js, or similar technologies. Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Hands-on experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, along with caching technologies like Redis Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, modern DevOps tooling, and monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, ELK, New Relic) Experience with legacy integrations (e.g., SOAP, batch processing) and/or domain exposure to retail, PIM, or DAM systems is a plus #li-remote